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The Kensington

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29 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4EW, United Kingdom • The best-rated area in Great Yarmouth – Very good location – show map
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The Kensington
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Parking Pets allowed WiFi Family rooms Beachfront Non-smoking rooms

About this property

On the seafront, The Kensington guest accommodation has a licensed bar, and a large car park. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Many rooms have superb sea views and all have tea/coffee facilities. All bedrooms at The Kensington are individually designed and furnished to give maximum comfort.

When visiting Great Yarmouth you can be assured of a warm welcome at The Kensington, where the staff make extra effort to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 7.6 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Pets by arrangement.

Please note, the hotel will make every effort to accommodate special requests but these cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that this hotel does not accept bookings from large single-sex groups.

This accommodation accepts pets at additional fee of £8 per night, per pet. This will be chargeable at check-in.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Kensington.

Located in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Kensington

Yes, breakfast is available at this property.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Kensington is 1.0 km from the center of Great Yarmouth.
Room options at The Kensington include:
  • Double Room
  • Twin Room
  • Double Room with Sea View
  • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
  • Family Room
  • Family Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 7.6 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

7.8

Good

1739 reviews

A

Andrea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 days ago
7.0
+ The staff, property, cleanliness, location and cost were all great, only thing I would improve is the beds, very springy. The staff, property, cleanliness, location and cost were all great, only thing I would improve is the beds, very spri...
- The beds and also gluten and dairy free option for hamper The beds and also gluten and dairy free option for hamper

family with young children · Twin Room

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Jacqueline

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 week ago
8.0
+ Convenient location with free parking close to entrance. Friendly staff & clean comfortable rooms. Lift to 1st floor was a bonus. Breakfast hamper a nice idea plus coffee, tea & biscuits always nicely topped up. Small fridge for milk/yogurts a good idea as was small radiator. Nice to have the convenience of a bar on the premises. Convenient location with free parking close to entrance. Friendly staff & clean comfortable rooms. Lift to 1st floor ...
- Sound of creaky floors, tv etc from next door was a bit annoying as was next doors alarm clock (which appeared to wake us up instead of them) & was going off for over an hour. Also a few minor issues in room such as insufficient sockets to be able to plug in bedside lamps, screws missing from bathroom door handle & bathroom light that seemed to take a time to come on. While breakfast was always well stocked it would be good to have 2 bowls rather than 1 when 2 people in room. Similarly a bit strange to have only 1 of other items such as 1 muffin etc. Sound of creaky floors, tv etc from next door was a bit annoying as was next doors alarm clock (which appeared to wak...

review category group of friends · Twin Room

Facilities of The Kensington

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Beachfront Parking Family rooms Bar Tea/Coffee maker

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Beach
  • Billiards
  • Skiing

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest reviews for The Kensington

7.8

Good

1739 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.5
Facilities 7.0
Cleanliness 7.6
Comfort 7.6
Value for money 7.6
Location 8.7
Free Wifi 8.0

Scores by traveler type

Couples 7.6
With friends 7.9
Families 7.5
Solo travelers 8.1
Business travelers 7.9

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Guest reviews

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Andrea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
Twin Room Twin Room 3 days ago family with young children
+ The staff, property, cleanliness, location and cost were all great, only thing I would improve is the beds, very springy.
− The beds and also gluten and dairy free option for hamper
J

Jacqueline

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Twin Room Twin Room 1 week ago review category group of friends
+ Convenient location with free parking close to entrance. Friendly staff & clean comfortable rooms. Lift to 1st floor was a bonus. Breakfast hamper a nice idea plus coffee, tea & biscuits always nicely topped up. Small fridge for milk/yogurts a good idea as was small radiator. Nice to have the convenience of a bar on the premises.
− Sound of creaky floors, tv etc from next door was a bit annoying as was next doors alarm clock (which appeared to wake us up instead of them) & was going off for over an hour. Also a few minor issues in room such as insufficient sockets to be able to plug in bedside lamps, screws missing from bathroom door handle & bathroom light that seemed to take a time to come on. While breakfast was always well stocked it would be good to have 2 bowls rather than 1 when 2 people in room. Similarly a bit strange to have only 1 of other items such as 1 muffin etc.
J

Judith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room Double Room 2 weeks ago young couple
+ Breakfast very good. Excellent
− Bigger sink. Easier access to shower.
L

Louise

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
Double Room Double Room 3 weeks ago young couple
+ Love that it’s dog friendly, and across from the beach
− It was the plumbing unfortunately. The noise after flushing was annoying, and the pipes continued making a noise for about 45min after flushing
M

Mandy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
Double Room with Sea View Double Room with Sea View 3 weeks ago young couple
+ Clean and adequate for out visit.
− Water was not hot and Wi-Fi cut out.